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Serving: a Reading and Discussion Program
April 12, 2022 - June 21, 2022
Join us for this six-part reading and discussion series to explore the idea of “serving” through history and literature.
“Serving” is the topic of a new reading and discussion group at Shaker Heritage this spring. As communities that embraced equality, practiced compassion for the poor and indigent, and strove to elevate the common good over the individual, Shaker historic sites have a rich tradition of service.
Sponsored by Humanities New York and by faculty from the Russell Sage College English, Writing & Culture and Service Learning Programs, the series will draw on essays, creative nonfiction, and short stories from the Civically Engaged Reader to explore the multifaceted nature of service, and the complicated dynamics between those “serving” and those who are “served”.
Participants will be encouraged to share their reflections and to explore the connections among the readings, Shaker history, and their own personal experiences.
Registration is limited to 20 participants! The event is free but registration is required. Please register via Eventbrite.
Program Dates: Tuesdays, from 4:00pm-5:30pm
April 12
April 26
May 10
May 24
June 7
June 21
Category: Workshops, Lectures
